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Virtual machine for Ubuntu
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LazyLion
King of de Jungle
I need a virtual Machine that i can install Ubunto on, I would like to try it out
Herd quite the Hype about Linux but now im gonna see for myself...I have Just ordered my Ubuntu CD
You don't really need a Virtual machine. The latest version of Ubuntu, Hardy Heron has an installer called WUBI which allows you to install and uninstall Ubuntu from within Windows. No need to mess around with partitions or Virtual Machines.
SWEET! So its like a "program" that runs, but is really a OS?
And yup thats the one i ordered
The_Unbeliever
Honorary Master
You can also run it live from the CD.
If you really need a virtual machine, try out Virtualbox.
If you really need a virtual machine, try out Virtualbox.
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
SWEET! So its like a "program" that runs, but is really a OS?
And yup thats the one i ordered
Yes, to be exact it gets installed into a folder on your normal drive (so it takes a slight performance hit, hardly noticeable), but when you boot you have to choose between Linux and Windows. But you can configure the installation from within Windows. In other words, it can run without actually booting into Windows, but it gets installed from within Windows.
HavocXphere
Honorary Master
Virtual box or VMWare products both do what you want.
Are they available for download or do you gotta Buy them?
The_Unbeliever
Honorary Master
Yes, Knoppix.
Check this link : http://www.knoppix.org/
Gru's link is for ze deutschen version, mine is the english version.
Check this link : http://www.knoppix.org/
Gru's link is for ze deutschen version, mine is the english version.
wab512
Well-Known Member
Are they available for download or do you gotta Buy them?
Virtualbox and VMWare Server is free.
Shot, will sure give it a try tonight
Is Ubuntu better than Windows? On a serious note tho, no biased stuff
You need windows like you need a hole in the head. But try it and decide for yourself
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
Shot, will sure give it a try tonight
Is Ubuntu better than Windows? On a serious note tho, no biased stuff
That's a hard question to answer. In some ways it is better. Very stable, nice desktop effects, all software gets updated when you do an update. Can update on local only (mostly). Some things you need to ask for help with, but the Ubuntu forums are very friendly. Once you start playing around with it, you will find you love it and spend more and more time there. Don't expect much on the windows gaming front although it has its own games. They have done great with streamlining the entire process so novices like us can dive right in. But every now and then you have to use the Terminal which can be a scary thing. But once you have done it, you find that it just works. I predict that withing a year or two you will not even need Windows at all. Heck, you could ditch Windows right now if you were determined.
Pilgrim
Wugger
The_Unbeliever
Honorary Master
eltherza
Expert Member
I need a virtual Machine that i can install Ubunto on, I would like to try it out
Herd quite the Hype about Linux but now im gonna see for myself...I have Just ordered my Ubuntu CD
Virtual box
Just make sure you install the vboxadditions to make it feel like you arent stuck in the virtual machine's window.
Also keep in mind that the virtual machine lacks 3D hardware support (so no cool desktop effects) and it slower than if you did a fresh install.
(I stick to VM when testing, even though WUBI sounds fun)
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